Duration

2-4 years full-time OR

4-8 years part-time

Course structure

All new PhD students undergo an intensive doctoral induction programme. Each student is allocated two research supervisors with expertise in the student's area of research. Students are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors throughout their period of study. If data collection is being undertaken abroad, supervision continues via SKYPE, video conferencing or email.

Depending upon individual needs, PhD students undertake specific postgraduate research training in their first year. This can be through attendance at University-taught and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-accredited research courses.